Yoga Flashcards
What is yoga
Systematic system to improve the body, understand the mind and free the spirit
Types of yoga
Raga Hatha Bhakti Jnana Karma
Types of yoga - Raga
Systematic approach including lifestyle, physical postures, breath work and 4 levels of meditation
Types of yoga - Hatha
physical postures (asana) and breathwork (paranayma) includes lots of different styles
Types of yoga - Bhakti
Yoga of devotional love - includes singing, devotional chanting, ritual and service to God
Types of yoga - Jnana
Path of self realization and focuses on developing intuitive wisdom through study
Types of yoga - Karma
Emphasizes selfless service action without being attached to fruits of our actions - serving others with feeling good as a secondary gain
TYpes of yoga - which is usually thought of in US
Hatha (physical postures and breathwork)
Asana and pranayama
Types of Hatha yoga
Ashtanga Bikram Kundalini Lyengar VINYASA (power) yoga Anusara Yin Kripalu Viniyoga
Types of hatha yoga - ashtanga
Synchronzing breath with a progressive series of yoga - postures are intense and fast paced
Aggressive yoga
Types of hatha yoga - Nikram
Hot yoga - temps 105
Types of hatha yoga - Kundalini
Yoga postures which specific breath postures, chanting, meditation to awaken untapped energy and open chakras
Types of hatha yoga - Lyengar
Focus on precise alignment of poses with use of proprs, does not encourage a flow from one posture to another
This is what medical therapeutic yoga is closest to
Types of hatha yoga - Vinyasa
Power yoga - athletic yoga promoting strength, flexibility, and stamina
Typical yoga in US
Types of hatha yoga - Anusara
Combining vinyasa postures while focusing on heartfelt intentions that are meant to improve daily life